Download Monitor Pro plan

Download Monitor manages downloadable files in WordPress, includes download links to posts and pages, and tracks downloads. The Pro plan adds extensions for how files are presented, where they are hosted, and what users must do before access.

For individual files and document collections

The Buttons extension makes customizable download buttons, and the Downloading Page extension serves downloads from a separate page. For document collections, Document Library Manage displays files in searchable tables or grids with sorting, filters, and flexible styling.

When files are hosted in Google Drive

The Google Drive extension lets you use files hosted in Google Drive as Download Monitor files.

Limits and gates for download access

Advanced Access Manager provides download limitations for individual downloads or across the website. MailChimp Lock, Email Lock, and CAPTCHA add other restriction settings. Form gates can require visitors to submit a form before accessing a file:

• Gravity Forms Gated Content requires a Gravity Forms submission.
• Ninja Forms Lock requires a Ninja Forms submission.
• WPForms Gated Content requests submission of a form built with WPForms.
• Contact Form 7 Lock requires a Contact Form 7 submission before access.

When a file is downloaded

The Email Notification extension can trigger an email whenever one of your files is downloaded. Download Monitor also tracks download activity.

Setup after installing Download Monitor

Install Download Monitor on the WordPress site, then add files and make links or listings in posts and pages. Next, install the Pro extensions that fit your process, configure their options, and publish the download location. Documentation covers setup and advanced topics.